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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 43.54 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 43.54 and 23.94 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 43.54 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/43.54 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 43.54 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 1,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042.35/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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